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We are carrying out essential maintenance on the Bridge’s expansion joints this weekend, starting at 7pm Friday evening (2nd February) until the early hours of Monday morning (5th February).

During this time, there will be a contraflow in place on the south half of the Bridge from around Barton tower. Please note that you will still be able to cross the Bridge in either direction, and the Tag Lanes will remain open. 

There will be similar works the following weekend which we will highlight nearer the time.

Please allow extra time for your journey if travelling during this time, and please drive carefully through the roadworks. 

Free flow tolling has moved a step closer at the Humber Bridge.

The Humber Bridge Board has appointed industry-leading US company Neology to install a new
tolling system designed to improve the customer experience and revolutionise how payments are
taken.

The new system will see the bridge go fully booth-free for the first time in its 43-year history, with
payments being made through a new website and mobile app.

As part of the project, those wishing to pay with cash will be able to do so via Paypoint at key locations
across the region, although cash will not be taken at the Humber Bridge or the Humber Bridge offices.

Once completed, the new system will increase requirements for back-office staff, meaning those
currently working in the toll booths will be offered the opportunity to apply for new roles.
Richard Hannigan, Chair of the Humber Bridge Board and Deputy Leader of North Lincolnshire
Council, described the appointment of Neology as a key milestone in delivering the new toll system
project.

The multi-million pound scheme will utilise key technologies including artificial intelligence and
automatic number plate recognition, Cllr Hannigan explained, to significantly improve the user
experience.

He said: “We conducted a thorough and extensive tender process to find the right partner to provide
the new tolling system, and received some impressive bids from companies across the world.

“However, Neology’s submission stood out as the best design solution to address the needs of our
customers.

“We are very excited to see this vital project move forward as it will deliver a range of significant
improvements for motorists using the bridge, helping to bring the two sides of the estuary closer
together, and ensure that making payments is a quick, easy and painless process.

“We know these are the improvements our customers would most like to see and we’re committed
to delivering them as part of this fantastic project.”

Andrew Arundel, Chief Operating Officer of the Humber Bridge, reassured motorists that disruption
will be kept to a minimum during the installation phase of the scheme.

He said: “Currently, the project is in the design stage meaning work will not begin on site for several
months.

“When it does, understandably there will be some concern it will generate a large amount of
disruption for bridge users. Whereas this might be the case during some of the key moments in the
project, the schedule of work will be designed to keep disruption to a minimum.

“Once the work is completed, crossing the bridge will become a more pleasant experience.”

Commenting on the appointment, Luke Normington, Neology’s Senior Vice of Europe, the Middle
East and Africa (EMEA), said: “Following a highly competitive tender, which focused on technical
expertise and innovation, we are proud to have been entrusted with this project.

“Bringing our global expertise in the tolling solutions, coupled with our long-term expertise in the
UK, provides the perfect understanding of how to deliver this solution to improve the experience
of the people who travel on that bridge, every day.

“We look forward to a long and successful partnership with Andrew Arundel and the team at the
Humber Bridge.”

We are continuing the final stages of our essential maintenance to Ferriby Road Bridge this week. This is to replace the expansion joints in the carriageway on the Southbound side of the Bridge (Hessle to Barton).

To facilitate this work there will be lane closures in place Southbound. This will be happening on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 11-13th January between the hours of 7pm to 6am each day (meaning these works will finish early Sunday morning). 

Please note that you will still be able to cross the Bridge with or without a HumberTag, however, you will need to follow the signage and possibly pay online (www.humbertag.com).

Also, between Friday 12th January and Sunday 14th January we will be maintaining  some expansion joints on the Bridge itself. There will be a lane closure northbound in place at the South end of the bridge. During this time, for the protection of the public, we will be closing the West footpath and opening the East footpath instead.

Drivers are urged to allow extra time for their journeys in order to minimise any potential disruptions.

Works of this nature are weather dependent, meaning that they may need to be cancelled and rescheduled at short notice. Should this occur, more information will be provided on our social media channels as soon as it becomes available.

For the latest updates, please follow us on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter), or by checking www.humberbridge.co.uk/news.

This week we are continuing the final stages of our essential maintenance to Ferriby Road Bridge. This is to replace the expansion joints in the carriageway, this time on the Southbound side of the Bridge (Hessle to Barton).

To facilitate this work there will be lane closures in place Southbound. This will be happening from Tuesday 2nd January to Friday 5th January between the hours of 7pm to 6am daily.

Please note that you will still be able to cross the Bridge with or without a HumberTag, however, you will need to follow the signage and possibly pay online (www.humbertag.com).

Also, between Friday 5th January and Sunday 7th January we will be maintaining  some expansion joints on the Bridge itself  – there will be a contraflow in place at the South end of the bridge meaning only one lane of traffic will be open in each direction. 

Drivers are urged to allow extra time for their journeys in order to minimise any potential disruptions.  

Works of this nature are weather dependent, meaning that they may need to be cancelled and rescheduled at short notice. Should this occur, more information will be provided on our social media channels as soon as it becomes available.

For the latest updates, please follow us on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter), or by checking www.humberbridge.co.uk/news. 

As the festive season draws near, please make a note of the opening hours for our Customer Service team. 

Christmas

Our offices will be closed and our Customer Service team is unavailable on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. This gives our team the time to celebrate Christmas with their loved ones. 

If you cross the Bridge between Friday 22nd December and Tuesday 26th December your crossing will be uploaded to the Humbertag website for payment from 1 pm on Wednesday 27th December onwards. 

New Year

Our offices will also be closed on New Year’s Day (1st January).

Crossings from Friday 29th December to Monday 1st January will be uploaded from 1pm Tuesday 2nd January onwards.

Please note that we are closed during weekends as normal and the above times are in addition. Your 72 hours to pay only begins from when your crossing is uploaded to our system.

This week we will be moving into the final stages of our essential maintenance to Ferriby Road Bridge. This is to replace the expansion joints in the carriageway – which thankfully is not something which has to be done often and will not need doing again for many years!

From Monday 4th December to Sunday 10th December the tag lane will be closed northbound daily between the hours of 7pm to 6am. There will also be traffic management in place with all traffic filtered through the toll booths. Similar works on the southbound side of the Bridge are currently planned for the w/c 11th December, and more information will be provided nearer the time.

Please note that you will still be able to cross the Bridge, however, you will need to follow all traffic management and signage. HumberTag customers can still use the Toll Booths.

Drivers are urged to allow extra time for their journeys in order to minimise any potential disruptions.  

Works of this nature are weather dependent, meaning that they may need to be cancelled and rescheduled at short notice. Should this occur, more information will be provided on our social media channels.

For the latest updates, please follow us on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter), or by checking www.humberbridge.co.uk/news.

Overnight works to take place on the Humber Bridge

Important winter maintenance work is set to take place on the Bridge from 7pm this Thursday (30th November) until 6am the following morning (1st December). 

Both tag lanes will be closed during this time and there will be traffic management in place across the full length of the bridge in both directions. You will still be able to cross the Bridge and HumberTag customers will be able to use the toll booths. By carrying out the work overnight, we are able to minimise impact on traffic as much as possible.

Drivers are urged to allow extra time for their journeys in order to minimise any potential disruptions.  

Works of this nature are weather dependent, meaning that they may need to be cancelled and rescheduled at short notice. Should this occur, more information will be provided on our social media channels.

For the latest updates, please follow us on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter), or by checking www.humberbridge.co.uk/news.

We are carrying out works on the Bridge’s expansion joints this weekend, starting at 7pm this Friday evening (3rd November) until the early hours of Monday morning (6th November).

During this time traffic management will be in place as, please see below for specifics:

• Friday night to early Saturday morning – there will be a lane closed in both directions, from the midpoint of the Bridge to Far Ings Road.
• Saturday – north bound traffic management ends, but the lane closure south bound to remain in place.
• Sunday evening to early Monday morning – there will again be a lane closed in both directions, from the midpoint of the Bridge to Far Ings Road.

Please note that you will still be able to cross the Bridge in either direction, and the Tag Lanes will remain open.

These works are essential and similar works will be carried out on subsequent weekends in November and early December. The exact dates of these works will be announced in advance each week.

Please allow extra time for your journey if travelling during this time, and please drive carefully through the roadworks.

We are super excited to announce the winner of our poetry competition today of all days, National Poetry Day!!!

Overnight works to take place on the Humber Bridge 

Important work to resurface the northbound road deck will begin at 6pm on Saturday 19th August and is due to finish by 6am the following day (Sunday 20th August).

Both Tag lanes will be closed during this time. However, you will still be able to cross the Bridge and HumberTag customers will be able to use the toll booths. By carrying out the work overnight, we are able to minimise impact on traffic as much as possible.

Drivers are urged to allow extra time for their journeys in order to minimise any potential disruptions.  

Works of this nature are weather dependent, meaning that they may need to be cancelled and rescheduled at short notice. Should this occur, more information will be provided on our social media channels.

For the latest updates, please follow us on Facebook and Twitter or by checking www.humberbridge.co.uk/news.